Pomegranate Paloma

It’s almost Cinco de Mayo, the unofficial holiday of tacos and margaritas! Okay, it’s really the commemoration of American freedom and democracy in the American West by Mexican Americans. Or, like Saint Patrick’s Day when everyone is a little bit Irish, it’s the day that everyone is a little bit Mexican.

Did you know that the margarita is NOT the most popular beverage of Mexico? No, according to some sources, it’s actually the Paloma, a cocktail traditionally consisting of tequila, grapefruit-flavored carbonated soda and lime juice.

I don’t like grapefruit, so I decided to switch up the flavor and use pomegranate instead. I luuurve all things pomegranate. I was quite sad that I was pregnant during my sister-in-law’s bachelorette party back in 2011, and I was not able to indulge in a pomegranate mojito at a Cuban restaurant.

So anyway, this Monday, kick back and enjoy your favorite Mexican dish, and maybe serve a pomegranate Paloma instead of a margarita. Or both! I won’t tell.